BSSJ Mars Rover
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Hey Friends & Family,
Currently, in the United States there is a chronic diversity gap in computer science (CS) education.
Girls and students of color from underprivileged backgrounds are less likely to pursue careers in computer science, engineering and technology.
Google conducted a study in 2016 and shared major insights about their findings and extensive research.
For more detailed information, please visit the following link,
https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/diversity-gaps-in-computer-science-report.pdf
At Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ), we started our first student-led robotics team this school year.
The robotics team discovered through NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab detailed plans to build a Mars Rover.
NASA provides a detailed high school plan in the following link,
https://opensourcerover.jpl.nasa.gov/#!/signup.
Building space robots is now a possibility for everyone, but unfortunately, not everyone is able to afford it.
We launched a campaign on January 13th and have been fundraising to make it a possibility to build a Mars Rover Robot! Show us your love and support by making a generous donation to help us reach our goal of $2,600. All of your donations will go towards purchasing materials for the robot. We are also reaching out to our local community organizations, hardware and robotics companies in Brooklyn and across New York City to donate to this important cause.
Most importantly, students who are part of the Robotics team and program at BSSJ will have more access to competitive higher education institutions of computer science and technology after having build the Mars Rover. I am positive their portfolio and application will stand out from the pool.
Your donation will also contribute to bridging the race and gender gap in computer science education. You will impact teens and the youth of the Bushwick and the greater Brooklyn communities of New York City!
Love,
BSSJ Robotics Team
Currently, in the United States there is a chronic diversity gap in computer science (CS) education.
Girls and students of color from underprivileged backgrounds are less likely to pursue careers in computer science, engineering and technology.
Google conducted a study in 2016 and shared major insights about their findings and extensive research.
For more detailed information, please visit the following link,
https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/diversity-gaps-in-computer-science-report.pdf
At Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ), we started our first student-led robotics team this school year.
The robotics team discovered through NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab detailed plans to build a Mars Rover.
NASA provides a detailed high school plan in the following link,
https://opensourcerover.jpl.nasa.gov/#!/signup.
Building space robots is now a possibility for everyone, but unfortunately, not everyone is able to afford it.
We launched a campaign on January 13th and have been fundraising to make it a possibility to build a Mars Rover Robot! Show us your love and support by making a generous donation to help us reach our goal of $2,600. All of your donations will go towards purchasing materials for the robot. We are also reaching out to our local community organizations, hardware and robotics companies in Brooklyn and across New York City to donate to this important cause.
Most importantly, students who are part of the Robotics team and program at BSSJ will have more access to competitive higher education institutions of computer science and technology after having build the Mars Rover. I am positive their portfolio and application will stand out from the pool.
Your donation will also contribute to bridging the race and gender gap in computer science education. You will impact teens and the youth of the Bushwick and the greater Brooklyn communities of New York City!
Love,
BSSJ Robotics Team
Fundraising team: Brooklyn School for Social Justice Robotics Team (2)
Rocio Montero
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY
Mateusz Cyrankiewicz
Team member